ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some nationally touring artists are set to perform at the 128th edition of the Rochester Lilac Festival in May.
Festival organizers have revealed the music headliners who will perform at the KeyBank Center Stage in Highland Park. There will be a different headliner for each of the 10 days, along with supporting acts. The headliners include both local and national acts across multiple genres. Here’s the lineup:
- Friday, May 8: Cimafunk (plays funk, soul, and Afro-Cuban). Support from Zahyia.
- Saturday, May 9: Lee Fields (soul and classic R&B). Support from Lady Wray.
- Sunday, May 10: The Lone Bellow (folk, country, and Americana). Support from Claudia Hoyser.
- Monday, May 11: Cruel Summer (country, Americana, and pop). Support from Roses & Revolutions.
- Tuesday, May 12: Scott Mayo & Prime Time Funk (part of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame Takeover). Support from The Dawgs, Stoney Lonesome.
- Wednesday, May 13: Mikaela Davis (indie, alternative, and Americana). Support from Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad.
- Thursday, May 14: Joe P (Part of the 94.1 The Zone Takeover). Support from The Demos.
- Friday, May 15: Anees (R&B, pop, and fusion). Support from Chi TheRealist.
- Saturday, May 16: JD McPherson (rock & roll, R&B, and blues). Support from Prime Time Brass.
- Sunday, May 17: Eggy (jam, funk, and Psychedelic). Support from High Fade.
The full music lineup will be revealed in March. You can become familiar with the headliners using this playlist on Spotify. The festival will also feature music for kids at the Bach to Rock stage and a 21+ viewing area that offers premium sightlines, a private bar, and comfortable lounge seating.
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